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I thought I'd start a discussion where we can check in with members and use this space to keep in contact. It's a space to be able to say how you really feel and it's a space for the good, the bad and the ugly moments in our lives.
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
It will be another indoors day for me today, @CheerBear. Need to sort out some basic things like washing clothes, showering myself, following up for mum, talking to her again, other stuff I'm not remembering just now. Not a busy day really, but things to be attended to. Will probably catch up more on sleep and sort out my movements and plan for tomorrow. That will all be enough.
How's today looking for you?
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
Sounds like a nice balance of slow enough while chipping away at things @Mazarita. Those days can be great days 🙂
I have the ultrasound this morning after I take the kids to school, then an appointment with my MH worker straight after it. Hoping the u/s doesn't run late as the two appointments are too close in time for me to be comfortable with. Nothing planned after it as I'm not sure how I'll be feeling. If I'm OK I'd like to start getting some December stuff ready for the little crew. It's tree weekend this weekend 🎄(and maybe gingerbread houses and sparkly magic of lots of kinds 😉🎅).
I'm going to start today by heading to the shower. Hope your day is one with good feels. So much enjoy our catch ups. Understanding you might not be around tomorrow morning so I may not catch you before your big day. I really hope it goes well and that you enjoy it. Am looking forward to hearing about it 😊❤
Before I head out for a while I also wanted to say
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Thanks, @CheerBear. Sending the best vibes for your day. 
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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ethSenior Contributor
Hi @PeppiPatty I just saw @Mazarita and @CheerBear had tagged me here in relation to NDIS matters. Very sorry to hear your husband got knocked back. Proving permanence was hard for me too - my psychologist ended up doing a 3rd report that said 'treatment could ameliorate my symptoms but would not be a cure' and my psychiatrist said 'there is no cure for bipolar'. I have a thread called "Anyone started with the NDIS?" which journals my journey from first application to acceptance eventually (took 1 1/2 years). There might be good pointers in it for you and hubby to pursue. Your next step would be to do a request for a 'Review of a reviewable decision' - there is a process for that which you can search for on the NDIS website. I encourage you not to give up, it's so worth the effort if you can ultimately be accepted. You might also be eligible for a Disability Advocate (they're in every state and free - google them too). They would help you appeal the NDIS decision.
Sending wishes for strength and perseverance xx
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PeppiPattySenior Contributor
Hi @outlander
Im just about to race off to work but thought I'de say gooday to you all
Thank you thank you for your support......Ill check out the NDIS soon involving @eth
soon.......
EAting chocolate for breakfast.......
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Not until 5 m @CheerBear. How are you going?
Im a bit of a confused mess about lots of things but I’m feeling trapped to write them here. I don’t think it would be helpful for me just now. Maybe like you (but totally different and nowhere near as complex) I feel like I’m at cross roads. I am just sitting here feeling paralysed as to which way to turn and feeling like when I do decide I’ll be bunny hopping across the intersection and probably stall (yes I drive a manual with a dodgy clutch so I’ve experienced this lots 🤦♀️).
Sorry, im feeling woe is me a bit and wasn’t going to come onto the forum today but couldn’t resist with the colour purple being the word of the day or someone’s not birthday 😘.
Im sorry the phone call didn’t work out. I just read worry room as I was going to post there. Have you any other options as to getting support. Would it help to know what others would do? I expect not because it’s fully loaded but I was just wondering. You managed to get me to dream a similar scenario the other night :face_with_rolling_eyes:. It was interesting that in the dream it felt real and I went through all the emotions from joy to dispair in my dream.
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